Mount Kenya

This ancient volcano lies astride the equator and rises to a height of 5199m. Its ascent takes one through several distinct vegetation belts. Game-rich rain forests cover the lower slopes; above this the bamboo belt, then park lands lead to the Afro-Alpine moorland zones.  

Finally out of the screes rise the glaciated summits; below rugged cliffs, tarns of clear water, set amongst meadows and giant groundsel plants, add to the magic of the peak area. The two main summits, Batian and Nelion, are accessible to skilled mountaineers only; the third highest, Point Lenana, can be reached by walkers and provides a superb viewpoint.

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